Brookings,
SD,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
PhD in Biological Sciences - Dairy Science in Brookings United States | South Dakota State University
South Dakota State University
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Brookings United States
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Qualification
Doctor of Philosophy
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
11,212
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
42 months
The Department of Dairy and Food Science offers graduate research programs for both Master's and Doctoral degrees. South Dakota State University stands among only two U.S. institutions featuring a Dairy Science Program with specialized tracks in Dairy Production and Manufacturing. The department boasts cutting-edge laboratories and a modern dairy processing facility capable of producing fluid milk, cheese, butter, ice cream, concentrated/dried products, and more. Additionally, it operates a dedicated dairy research and training center housing 300 Holstein and Brown Swiss cattle for educational and research purposes. Students have access to metabolic/surgical facilities in the Animal Science Complex, specialized equipment in the Genomics Lab, and resources across collaborating departments like Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences and Health and Nutritional Sciences.
Student Learning Outcomes
Display comprehensive understanding of dairy science (manufacturing or production) equivalent to Ph.D. level expertise.
Develop strong communication abilities, encompassing dissertation/journal writing, oral/poster presentations, and grant proposal composition.
Acquire research competency for scientific investigation and critical evaluation of existing literature.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
A minimum GPA of 3.0 to receive unconditional admission.
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
GRE Not required
TOEFL 79-80 Internet based
TOEFL Essentials 8.5
IELTS 6.5
At least two letters of reference and a personal statement that includes a description of the applicants involvement in research the applicants research interest and career goals will be required
A professional academic transcript evaluation for degrees earned outside the United States This requirement cannot be waived unless your highest degree was earned or will be earned in the US prior to enrollment at SDSU.
If you are completing your bachelors degree at the time of application you may submit an incomplete evaluation If you are accepted a complete transcript and or evaluation with completed degree will be required by the end of your first semester of coursework.
Official US transcripts where a degree is earned or will be earned and official US transcripts where graduate level coursework has been taken.
GRE Not required
TOEFL 79-80 Internet based
TOEFL Essentials 8.5
IELTS 6.5
At least two letters of reference and a personal statement that includes a description of the applicants involvement in research the applicants research interest and career goals will be required
Tuition
USD
11,212